KONTEKST & CVA:
Public programme
A collaboration between KONTEKST Collective and the Centre for Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London.
film screenings — workshops — conversations
Programmed by Arti Siudem (KONTEKST) and supported by Lee Douglas (CVA), with technical support by Miroslav Stambolsky (Goldsmiths).
KONTEKST Collective and the Centre for Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths (University of London) present a monthly event series spotlighting early-career researchers and multisensory artists who do visual anthropology by other means and who reimagine the discipline for social impact. Over the course of the last 3 months of 2025 we will host 3 events during which we will learn, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow thinkers and makers! The events are free and open to everyone*!
↓ *Scroll all the way down this page for accessibility information ↓
Autumn 2025:
Voices Across Borders: Stories of Nepali Identity, Resistance, and Reclaimed Narratives
Film screening and conversation with Anusha Thulung Rai, Sabhyata Garbuja Pun, Aditya Pokharel and Sapana Sanjeevani
An intimate exploration of how marginalized Nepali communities, both home and abroad, resist erasure and fight for recognition, using visual media to record their struggle.
Affirming Carnival as Embodied Memory of Social Struggles
Film screening & conversation with Atabey fka Carlos Maria Romero.
Colombian artist-filmmaker Atabey fka Carlos Maria Romero presents film La Nave (2021) and discusses affect and collective liberation focused visual anthropology.
How to become a propagandist by reading collectively?
Reading group & discussion with Florenza Deniz Incirli
Queer Cypriot artist and filmmaker presents a reading group and discussion on methodologies in forming your own learning community outside of institutions.
ACCESSIBILITY:
1. The events are FREE and open to everyone, not just students. You will not require a uni ID to enter. Just show up.
2. The event series will take place at the Media Research Building (MRB) at the back end of the Goldsmiths University campus (see this map as reference). If you have issues with finding us, simply message us via Instagram (@kontekst.collective) on the day and one of us will come pick you up from the main uni entrance.
3. If you are coming by public transport, the closest tube stations are: New Cross / New Cross Gate (Windrush line overground) or Deptford Bridge (DLR).
4. The space is wheelchair accessible. Please message us beforehand if you would like any assistance on the day.
5. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, we are currently unable to hire a sign language interpretor.
6. An assigned welfare officer will be in the room during the sessions in case you need support.